# Hi is there any difference between match\_phrase and match\_phrase\_prefix?

**URL:** https://discuss.elastic.co/t/hi-is-there-any-difference-between-match-phrase-and-match-phrase-prefix/293009
**Category:** Elasticsearch
**Created:** [December 28, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/hi-is-there-any-difference-between-match-phrase-and-match-phrase-prefix/293009 "2021-12-28T03:51:17Z")
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### Author: ![Mark\_Harwood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/mark_harwood/32/10538_2.png) [@Mark\_Harwood](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/Mark_Harwood)
#### Post date: [December 28, 2021, 10:09am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/hi-is-there-any-difference-between-match-phrase-and-match-phrase-prefix/293009/2 "2021-12-28T10:09:09Z")

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Hi.[This comment](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/why-does-elasticsearch-return-inconsistent-result-on-version-7-8-1-and-return-correct-result-on-5-6-7-for-the-same-match-phrase-prefix-query-how-can-i-get-consistent-result-on-elasticsearch-7-8-1/290722/2) is relevant.

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